Welcome to the Master of Science in Information Technology (MSiT)

Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program is uniquely designed for information technology professionals who want to improve and broaden their technical skills while learning the application of business principles. This combined skill set defines MSIT graduates — the ability to bridge the gap between fundamental technologies and business strategies — ensuring that they bring impactful value to the business.

Designed for IT professionals with experience in the workplace, the program's unique blend of technology and business courses, a diverse student body, and coursework taught by academic professors and business executives prepares its graduates to strategically plan, implement, and manage information technology systems in a broad range of industries.

*Please note: MSIT has a rolling admission policy and will review applications until all seats are filled. Early submissions are encouraged.

Student Profile

Each year, Northwestern MSIT welcomes a diverse group of talented students into this competitive cohort-style program, forming a creative and collaborative environment. Students vary in age, experience, nationality, education, industry, and position. The diversity of perspective, experience, and knowledge helps broaden students' outlook on the IT world and helps influence the education they receive both inside and outside the classroom.

Why Northwestern University?

Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering is a highly competitive world-class school, ranked 19th nationally in overall graduate engineering programs. The EECS department at Northwestern, where the MSIT program is housed, is ranked 20th nationally and offers a Computer Engineering degree that is ranked 26th nationally, an Electrical Engineering degree ranked 25th nationally, and a Computer Science degree ranked 30th nationally, and MSIT professors are pulled from these selective programs.

The MSIT program takes a broader, more comprehensive approach to information technology education, complementing each course with team projects, and guest speakers from industry to ensure an academic experience that’s grounded in business reality. The program features the following:

A small cohort facilitating direct collaboration with faculty and networking opportunities

Renowned faculty from Northwestern's schools of engineering, communications, and law as well as IT industry professionals and business executives

Student support to assist working professionals with registering for classes, securing textbooks, etc.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MSIT program are well-prepared for immediate employment in a variety of professional industries. Graduates from the part-time program, having been employed while pursuing their degree, are often promoted during the program or upon graduation. Full-time students have enjoyed a 90%+ employment rate before program completion. Graduates have received offers to work for data-savvy organizations such as Microsoft, General Motors, Goldman Sachs, Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP, and Abbott Laboratories, among others.

We augment the analytical core of engineering with design, entrepreneurship, leadership, personal development, and unusual collaborations to imagine what's next and take the world in a whole new direction.